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Split votes on gay issues reflects divisions in Lutheran church

The 2010 South Dakota Synod Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America twice voted in support of gay clergy on Saturday, aligning the state assembly with the national church’s position -- a seeming switch from Friday’s vote opposing the national church’s acceptance of gay relationships.

The resolutions were responses to the national 2009 Churchwide Assembly's inclusive position on gay couples and gay clergy, which disconcerted many congregations and worshipers nationwide. . . .

Rapid City Journal: http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/news/2da57d6e-768a-11df-9918-001cc4c002e0.html

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From the article: "Regardless of the reason, Baer said, the split vote on the resolutions about gay issues reflects the lack of unity among the South Dakota congregations."

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